Maker
Longines
Watch manufacturer at Saint-Imier, historically significant for chronographs and observation timepieces.
- Kind
- watch manufacturer
- Country
- Switzerland
- Active
- 1832 – present
Entries are linked to a maker only where the museum or collection record names that maker; attributed, workshop and uncertain names are not linked.
Catalogue entries (35)
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WatchBase reference listing (image usually supplied by the manufacturer)
wristwatches
Longines — Elegant
Elegant is a wristwatch family made by Longines. Recorded movements are Longines caliber L592.2, Longines caliber L888.3 and Longines caliber L595, with functions including hours, minutes, seconds, date and chronometer. The sampled references record case diameters of 27.2–37 mm, cases in pink gold and stainless st…
Partial type record

WatchBase reference listing (image usually supplied by the manufacturer)
wristwatches
Longines — Evidenza
Evidenza is a wristwatch family made by Longines. Recorded movements are Longines caliber L595, Longines caliber L650 and Longines caliber L152, with functions including hours, minutes, seconds, date, small seconds and chronograph. The sampled references record case diameters of 26–34.9 mm, heights of 7.8–8.7 mm,…
Partial type record

Auction house “Viscontea Casa d'Aste s.r.l.”, via Invaluable
wristwatches
Longines — Francillon
Francillon is a wristwatch family made by Longines. Recorded movements are Longines caliber L667, with functions including hours, minutes, small seconds, date and chronograph. The sampled references record cases in stainless steel. Reference examples: ref. L4.652.4.16.2 (Francillon Chronograph Stainless Steel / S…
Partial type record

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wristwatches
Longines — GrandeVitesse
GrandeVitesse is a wristwatch family made by Longines. Recorded movements are Longines caliber L683.2 and Longines caliber L667, with functions including hours, minutes, small seconds, date and chronograph. The sampled references record case diameters of 42 mm, cases in stainless steel and water resistance of 50 m…
Partial type record

Auction house “Setdart Auction House”, via Invaluable
wristwatches
Longines — La Grande Classique
La Grande Classique is a wristwatch family made by Longines. Recorded movements are Longines caliber L209 and Longines caliber L420, with functions including hours and minutes. The sampled references record case diameters of 23–35 mm, cases in yellow gold and stainless steel and water resistance of 30 m. Referenc…
Partial type record

Auction house “Setdart Auction House”, via Invaluable
wristwatches
Longines — Les Grandes Classiques
Les Grandes Classiques is a wristwatch family made by Longines. Recorded movements are Longines caliber L178 and Longines caliber L963, with functions including hours, minutes, small seconds and date. The sampled references record case diameters of 18–21 mm, cases in stainless steel and yellow gold and water resis…
Partial type record

Auction house “champagneauctions”, via Invaluable
wristwatches
Longines — Lyre
Lyre is a wristwatch family made by Longines. Recorded movements are Longines caliber L152 and Longines caliber L888.5, with functions including hours, seconds, minutes, date and chronometer. The sampled references record case diameters of 25–38.5 mm, heights of 7.9–8.5 mm, cases in stainless steel and water resis…
Partial type record

WatchBase reference listing (image usually supplied by the manufacturer)
wristwatches
Longines — Presence
Presence is a wristwatch family made by Longines. Recorded movements are Longines caliber L963, Longines caliber L263 and Longines caliber L157, with functions including hours, minutes, date and seconds. The sampled references record case diameters of 20–38.5 mm, heights of 5.6 mm, cases in stainless steel and wat…
Partial type record

WatchBase reference listing (image usually supplied by the manufacturer)
wristwatches
Longines — PrimaLuna
PrimaLuna is a wristwatch family made by Longines. Recorded movements are Longines caliber L963, Longines caliber L250 and Longines caliber L129, with functions including hours, minutes, date and seconds. The sampled references record case diameters of 23–30 mm, heights of 7.3–7.9 mm, cases in stainless steel and…
Partial type record

WatchMuseum.org
pocket watches
Longines 18CT Gold Chronograph Pocket Watch - C1900s
This early 20th-century Swiss pocket watch by Longines is an 18ct yellow gold keyless lever full hunter chronograph measuring 52 mm in diameter. The round case features plain front and back covers with a side-mounted chronograph button. Its white enamel dial is inscribed "Longines Anti-Magnetique" and features Arabi…
Partial type record

Naval History & Heritage Command from Washington, DC, USA
pocket watches
Longines brass deck chronometer with 21 jewels
This object is a Longines deck chronometer measuring 3.5 inches in diameter by 0.75 inches deep, constructed of brass and wood. The chronometer is hinged inside a wooden box, allowing access to the reverse where the workings of the movement are visible. The reverse of the movement is inscribed with "21 jewels" to i…
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